New Yorker among the 9 Deaths Linked to Listeria Outbreak – Boar’s Head Listeria Lawyers
According to the CDC, a New Yorker is among the 9 people who have died due to a nationwide listeria outbreak caused by Boar’s Head deli meats. This outbreak is the largest the nation has seen since 2011.
As of the most recent information, at least 57 people have been hospitalized in connection with the outbreak. In addition to this New York death, the most recent deaths were reported in South Carolina, Florida, New Mexico, Tennessee, Illinois, New Jersey, and Virginia. Reportedly, a total of 17 cases of listeria are being investigated across New York (this number includes 8 cases in New York City). The other cases being investigated in the state include Nassau County and Suffolk County and Dutchess County, Cayuga County, Greene County, Onondaga County, and Oswego County.
All this comes after Boar’s Head recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats.
More about the recall: Boar’s Head initially recalled 100 tons of their products after at least 2 people died and 34 others were hospitalized throughout 13 states. In late July, the recall was expanded to include all products produced at the company’s facility in Jarrat, Virgina, which totaled 7 million pounds of deli meat.
If you or a loved one suffered harm due to the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak, you might be interested in learning more about the legal options available to you. Our team has decades of experience and is ready to go above it all to fight for your rights and help you get justice. If you are ready to speak with our lawyers, contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.
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Listeria is a bacteria that can be found in water, soil, and animal feces. People can become infected with the bacteria by consuming contaminating foods, specifically processed foods like hot dogs, soft cheese, and deli meats which have been contaminated after processing. Exposure to the bacteria can result in listeria infection, which can result in the following symptoms: fever, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and muscle aches. If the infection spreads and affects the nervous system, more symptoms could appear, including headaches, stiff neck, loss of balance, changes in alertness, confusion, and seizures, for instance.
Can I File a Lawsuit for Damages Caused by Listeria Infection due to the Boar’s Head Outbreak?Yes – you could have the right to file a lawsuit. This is because Boar’s Head is responsible for ensuring that all their products are safe for consumption. Food production companies have to ensure they are meeting all safety standards/regulations and that their food products are free of any contaminants. Part of this is ensuring that their equipment is routinely cleaned and sanitized and testing their products to identify and address contaminants before products are released to consumers. When these food manufacturers fail to keep their food products free of listeria bacteria and other contaminants, they can be liable for all harm resulting from their contaminated food and could be sued. For more information about your right to file a lawsuit for the harm that you or a loved one suffered due to a listeria outbreak, contact the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Whether you are pursuing a listeria outbreak wrongful death claim or injury claim, you can trust that our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?Some of the categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Wrongful death benefits
- Legal expenses
How much compensation can I receive? Based on the details surrounding your listeria infection claim, you could be eligible to recover compensation. The total value of your claim is based on the facts, including the extent of the harm suffered, for example. Claimants could recover anywhere from $150,000 to $750,000 and sometimes even more in some cases. Considering how many people have been affected by the listeria outbreak, class action claims and mass torts claims are likely,
Here at our law firm, our experts are fully committed to fighting for the rights of our clients and getting them the compensation that they deserve. When you allow our team to handle your claim, you can be sure that our lawyers will fight for your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation available for your claim. For more information about the possible value of your claim, contact us today.
This is a very important question, as all claims are subject to a deadline. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue. So, how long do you have to take action for your listeria outbreak claim? In California, these claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, meaning that claimants will only have two years to file a claim. If you are worried about being able to file your claim on time, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. Our team will ensure that your claim is filed on time.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group TodayOur listeria bacteria infection lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to take action. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling personal injury claims and wrongful death claims and are ready to help you get justice. For more information about your right to sue Boar’s Head for a listeria infection, contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today. We offer free case evaluations, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim. If you are ready to schedule a free case evaluation, contact us today.
To ensure that we remain accessible to all, we offer a Zero-Fee Guarantee. You will never be required to pay upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, our law firm works on contingency, so you will never have to worry about paying any upfront legal costs if you do not win.
If you are ready to discuss the legal options available to you with our listeria outbreak experts, contact us today.
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